Crime Rate in Northfield: Trends, Hotspots

Overview of Crime in Northfield

The total recorded crimes in Northfield, Ealing, UK in March 2025 are around 56 as per the recent police data. This equates to a Northfield crime rate of 0.56 per 1,000 population.

It's important to note that this crime data is based on the Geographic Boundry data provided by the ONS around Northfield, encompassing approximately 100,161 residents.

Most occured crime Types

The most prevalent crimes in the area during Mar were:

  • Anti-social behaviour: (13) incidents (85.71% increase)
  • Violence and sexual offences: (9) incidents (-25.00% decrease)
  • Other theft: (9) incidents (-30.77% decrease)
Northfield Crime Hotspots

The surrounding areas of below locations have emerged as crime hotspots,

  • Redwood Grove with total crimes: 4
  • Northcroft Road with total crimes: 3
  • Darwin Road with total crimes: 3

How safe is Northfield?

To understand the safety of Northfield, we need to analyze Northfield crime statistics in relation to regional averages. Lets examine the available data and provide a balanced assessment.

  • Relative to Ealing:

    • In 2024, Northfield demonstrated a lower crime volume than the Ealing average, with 456 crimes compared to 996.0. This suggests a relatively safer position within the region for the year. Additionally, Northfield recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

    • In 2023, Northfield had fewer crimes than the Ealing average, with 859 crimes compared to 1,720. This reflects a relatively lower crime rate for the area within the region that year. Additionally, Northfield recorded fewer crimes than 22 out of 23 other cities.

  • Overall Assessment:

    • Compared to other areas in Ealing, Northfield has a lower crime rate and is considered safer in 2024.

    • The trend in crime rates suggests Positive changes in overall safety.

Northfield Crime Statstics

In March 2025 the Northfield has recorded 56 crimes with crime rate of 0.56 ranking 23th out of 23 in the Ealing, UK

In 2024, the total Northfield crimes were 456. The crime rate of Northfield in 2024 was 16.92 (year) or 1.41 (month) ranking it 23 dangerous area in the Ealing.

In 2023, the total crimes in Northfield were around 859 crimes with yearly crime rate of 20.74 (year) or 1.73 (month) ranking 23 most dangerous area in the Ealing.

AreaMarch 202520242023
CrimesRank (Ealing)CrimesRank (Ealing)CrimesRank (Ealing)
South Acton216 71,623 33,030 1
Ealing Broadway304 31,955 12,242 6
Southall Broadway314 11,758 22,942 2
Southall Green305 21,352 72,634 3
North Acton232 61,572 42,563 4
Hanwell Broadway252 41,556 52,318 5
Walpole247 51,357 61,686 12
Perivale154 81,057 92,200 7
Greenford Broadway137 101,133 81,806 8
Norwood Green127 11944 111,779 9
Northolt West End138 9819 141,746 11
Ealing Common123 12977 101,775 10
Central Greenford121 13897 121,669 13
Hanger Hill114 16849 131,616 14
East Acton120 14779 161,289 16
Northolt Mandeville112 17811 151,588 15
Lady Margaret115 15693 181,141 21
North Hanwell72 22589 221,261 17
Dormers Wells101 18696 171,250 18
Southfield82 21632 191,241 19
Pitshanger99 19624 211,117 22
North Greenford90 20630 201,234 20
Southall West27 24146 24285 24

Northfield Crime Map

Detailed Crime Data Analysis

Monthly Trends

For March 2025 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (13 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (9 incidents).

February 2025 crime data shows Other theft saw the largest number of reported crimes with 13 incidents, and Violence and sexual offences was another prevalent crime category with 12 incidents.

During January 2025, The highest incident rate was for Vehicle crime (12 reports) and Violence and sexual offences incidents were also notably high (12 cases).

December 2024 crime data shows Violence and sexual offences saw the largest number of reported crimes with 19 incidents, and Anti-social behaviour was another prevalent crime category with 11 incidents.

During November 2024, The highest incident rate was for Violence and sexual offences (17 reports) and Vehicle crime incidents were also notably high (8 cases).

In October 2024, Anti-social behaviour dominated crime reports (17 incidents), followed by Vehicle crime also remained a significant concern (14 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (15 incidents) were the most common in September 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Anti-social behaviour (10 incidents) also being high.

For August 2024 , the most reported crimes were Most crimes reported were Anti-social behaviour (16 incidents) and then Violence and sexual offences showed a substantial number of incidents (11 incidents).

In July 2024, Violence and sexual offences recorded the highest number of incidents, totaling 1

In May 2024, Criminal damage and arson dominated crime reports (2 incidents), followed by Public order also remained a significant concern (1 incidents).

Recorded incidents of Violence and sexual offences were the most frequent (16 incidents) were the most common in April 2024, with There was a large number of incidents involving Vehicle crime (16 incidents) also being high.

Crime TypeCountCrime RateChange

Crime by Type

A total of 100 Anti-social behaviour incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.11 incidents per month. October 2024 saw the highest number of Anti-social behaviour incidents with 17 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 202513
February 20257
January 202510
December 202411
November 20247
October 202417
September 202410
August 202416
April 20249

A total of 14 Robbery incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.75 incidents per month. March 2025 saw the highest number of Robbery incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20251
November 20242
October 20242
September 20241
August 20242
April 20241

A total of 123 Violence and sexual offences incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 11.18 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Violence and sexual offences incidents with 19 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202512
January 202512
December 202419
November 202417
October 202410
September 202415
August 202411
July 20241
May 20241
April 202416

A total of 89 Vehicle crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 9.89 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Vehicle crime incidents with 16 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20256
February 20256
January 202512
December 202411
November 20248
October 202414
September 20249
August 20247
April 202416

A total of 57 Other theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 6.33 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Other theft incidents with 13 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20259
February 202513
January 20254
December 20245
November 20244
October 20243
September 20246
August 20243
April 202410

A total of 34 Public order incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.40 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Public order incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20254
February 20251
January 20253
December 20246
November 20241
October 20243
September 20247
August 20246
May 20241
April 20242

A total of 9 Bicycle theft incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.29 incidents per month. December 2024 saw the highest number of Bicycle theft incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20251
December 20242
November 20241
October 20241
September 20242
April 20241

A total of 13 Shoplifting incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.17 incidents per month. September 2024 saw the highest number of Shoplifting incidents with 3 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20252
January 20252
December 20242
October 20242
September 20243
April 20242

A total of 21 Drugs incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.62 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Drugs incidents with 6 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20256
January 20251
December 20243
October 20241
September 20241
August 20244
April 20242

A total of 18 Theft from the person incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.57 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Theft from the person incidents with 4 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20253
February 20252
December 20243
November 20243
October 20242
May 20241
April 20244

A total of 28 Burglary incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 3.11 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Burglary incidents with 8 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20256
January 20254
December 20242
November 20242
October 20242
September 20242
August 20241
April 20248

A total of 28 Criminal damage and arson incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 2.80 incidents per month. February 2025 saw the highest number of Criminal damage and arson incidents with 7 reported cases.

MonthCount
March 20251
February 20257
January 20252
December 20242
November 20244
October 20243
September 20241
August 20245
May 20242
April 20241

A total of 3 Other crime incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.50 incidents per month. April 2024 saw the highest number of Other crime incidents with 2 reported cases.

MonthCount
October 20241
April 20242

A total of 1 Possession of weapons incidents were recorded over 11 month period, averaging 1.00 incidents per month. August 2024 saw the highest number of Possession of weapons incidents with 1 reported cases.

MonthCount
August 20241

High Crime Locations Northfield in March 2025

A detailed breakdown of crime incidents by location within the Northfield postcode area is presented below.

1. Redwood Grove (Map)
Total4
Drugs3
Public order1
2. Northcroft Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour2
Other theft1
3. Darwin Road (Map)
Total3
Anti-social behaviour1
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
4. Haslemere Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
5. Mayfield Avenue (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Vehicle crime1
6. Ealing Park Gardens (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
7. Carlyle Road (Map)
Total2
Other theft1
Violence and sexual offences1
8. Hospital (Map)
Total2
Anti-social behaviour2
9. North Road (Map)
Total2
Theft from the person1
Vehicle crime1
10. South Road (Map)
Total2
Shoplifting1
Violence and sexual offences1

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